Just F Y I continued her comeback for trainer Bill Mott on Wednesday, breezing three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Payson Park.
The 4-year-old daughter of Justify, who was the champion 2-year-old filly of 2023 after a win in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, has not raced since finishing sixth in the Grade 1 Acorn in June. Before that, she was second in the Ashland (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) to start her year.
Just F Y I returned to the work tab Jan. 1, and Wednesday’s work was her third, all at three furlongs.
Just F Y I was one of 16 graded-stakes winners with published works Wednesday.
Just F Y I (Justify), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, 2023 Frizette), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Payson Park on Wednesday morning. It was the only work at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Bill Mott.
Get Smokin (Get Stormy), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 United Nations, 2023 Kentucky Turf Cup, 2020 Hill Prince), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Casse Training Center on Wednesday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start he won the Valedictory (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on Dec. 7 for trainer Mark Casse.
Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Gabriel), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Wednesday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Leonard Powell.
Gun Song (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed second in the Mother Goose (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 26 for trainer Mark Hennig.
Kalik (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 47.5 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the third fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 10 for trainer Chad Brown.
Sparkle Blue (Hard Spun), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Hillsborough), worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the sixth fastest of nine works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 11th in the Dance Smartly (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Graham Motion.
Batten Down (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Ohio Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Payson Park on Wednesday morning. It was the second fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Discovery going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Nov. 3 for trainer Bill Mott.
Bold Journey (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Fall Highweight Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Payson Park on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed 10th in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan on March 30 for trainer Bill Mott.
Disarm (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Wednesday morning. It was the 55th fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fourth in the Lukas Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor’s), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Josie Carroll.
How Did He Do That (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Oklahoma Derby), worked four furlongs in 53.4 seconds at Louisiana Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the slowest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he won the Oklahoma Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Remington Park on Sept. 24 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Ice Chocolat (Goldikovic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Poker), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Poker (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Mark Casse.
Masqueparade (Upstart), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Wednesday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 67 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 26 for trainer Rob Atras.
Morello (Classic Empire), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gotham), worked three furlongs in 39.2 seconds at Louisiana Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the slowest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going three furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Lone Star Park on July 12 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Sovereignty (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Street Sense), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Payson Park on Wednesday morning. It was the second fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was 22 days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Street Sense (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Oct. 27 for trainer Bill Mott.
Waves of Mischief (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pucker Up), worked three furlongs in 39.9 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the eighth fastest of nine works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 10th in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 12 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Tuesday
These graded-stakes winners had published works Tuesday.
Damon’s Mound (Girvin), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Gallant Bob, 2022 Saratoga Special), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Payson Park on Tuesday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Michelle Lovell.
Verstappen (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Elkhorn), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Turfway Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 28 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 27 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Missed the Cut (Quality Road), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Luis Rey, 2024 San Marcos, 2023 Tokyo City Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Palm Meadows on Tuesday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed ninth in the Hardwicke (G2) going about 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Ascot on June 22 for trainer John W. Sadler.
Loved (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Falls City), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Turfway Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the Falls City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 28 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 14 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
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